In this podcast, Kushal chats with Harris Sultan as they chat about reform in Islam. We often hear arguments made by a multitude of sections that mock the idea of reform in Islam. This podcast tries to look at all the possible arguments that are pro or against the possibility of reform in Islam. Follow Them: Twitter: @TheHarrisSultan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HarrisSultanAtheist YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PakistaniMulhidUrdu #Islamism #Atheism #Jihadism ---------------------------...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 28 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Iyer-Mitra about the state of left-wing politics in India. They look at the quality of discourse inside the left-wing on a socio-political level and share their views about the future of the left in light of the rise of Hindutva consciousness amongst the average Indian masses. Follow Abhijit: Twitter: @Iyervval #rahulgandhi #communism #BJP ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundc...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 20 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aadit Kapadia and Nikhil Mehra about the ongoing India VS England series. They also discuss Shamar Joseph's magnificent bowling spell at the Gabba. Follow Aadit: Twitter: @ask0704 Twitter: @TweetinderKaul #indvseng #jaspritbumrah #ShamarJoseph ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcast...
Feb 03, 2024•1 hr 31 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Guru Prakash Paswan about 'Jannayak' Karpoori Thakur. Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur was a socialist icon, and the Narendra Modi government has posthumously conferred the Bharat Ratna on the two-time Bihar CM who championed social justice in Bihar. His impactful policies, including 'The Karpoori Thakur Formula,' continue to impact Bihar to this date. Follow Guru Prakash Paswan: Twitter: @IGuruPrakash #KarpooriThakur #BharatRatna #SocialJustice #SamyuktaSocialistPar...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Chavda about the overall state of Indian discourse. With the rise of alternative media since 2000, the content landscape in India has changed. To add to this chaos, we had the advent of social media. What is the road ahead for Indian discourse? How does one define some parameters in discourse? Can they even be achieved? Follow Abhijit: Twitter: @AbhijitChavda Youtube: https://t.co/hyixetHmRI Spotify: https://t.co/2BA7DxWtOE #SocialMedia #MainstreamMedi...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 51 min
In this podcast, Kushal and Varun Sanyal review the UFC 297 PPV. They talk about the Strickland VS Du Plessis main event result and the negative feedback that was given to the co-main event. Follow Varun: Twitter: @varunsanyal Instagram: @varunsanyal #UFC297 #UFC #seanstrickland ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcast...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 20 min
In this monologue, Kushal reacts to the news of Nitish Kumar rejoining the NDA. What does it say about the state of politics in India? Kushal also talks about the ASI survey report on the Gyanvapi. #Gyanvapi #Islamism #NitishKumar ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 13 min
In this monologue, Kushal shares his journey, narrating how he became Hindu. The Shri Ram Janma Bhoomi struggle was a tipping point in his life. What that incident did to him and how he deals with being a Nirīśvaravādi and still being fully supportive of the formation of the birth place of Shri Ram. Why cultural icons are important and how historians in India lied to the masses by twisting facts to suit a fake secular narrative. #jaishreeram #jaishreeram #RamMandir ------------------------------...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 44 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aadit Kapadia as they cover the upcoming India VS England Test series. They also discuss the ongoing Australia VS West Indies series and the other T20 competitions that were recently completed or are currently going on. Follow Aadit: Twitter: @ask0704 #bazball #Kohli #INDvsENG #BenStokes ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify....
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 54 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with veteran Canadian activist and media personality Tahir Gora about his recent work, "Pakistan mein ek Hindustani." This podcast is about Tahir Gora's quest for his identity crisis and how he deals with being an Indian, despite the fact that he was born and raised in Lahore, Pakistan. Follow Tahir: Twitter: @TahirGora Twitter: @TAGTVCANADA Website: https://tahirgora.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TAGTVCanadaUSA #Pakistan #ImranKhan #Islamism -------------...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 4 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Ajeet Bharti about the controversy surrounding the Shankaracharyas not attending the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha. The Puri and Jyotish Peeth Shankaracharyas' have given statements about this in which they have accused the government. This podcast tries to understand this entire controversy and the possible fallout because of it. Follow them: Twitter: @ajeetbharti Books: https://t.co/nDEZ5fe2dy Youtube: https://t.co/lRbofabckB #shankaracharya #rammandir #pranpra...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 24 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Ami Ganatra about her latest book, "Mahabharata Unravelled - II: The Dharma Discourses". They also discuss the recent controversy around Shri Ram and consuming meat. Follow them: Twitter: @6amiji Website: https://amiganatra.graphy.com/ Book: https://amzn.eu/d/7h499xC #mahabharata #bhisma #religion ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://ope...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 37 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Pradeep Bhandari about the decision of the Congress party to boycott the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the Ram Mandir. What will be the political implications of this decision by the Congress running up to Lok Sabha 2024? Follow Pradeep: Twitter: @pradip103 #RamMandir #BJPvsCongress #Congress ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spoti...
Jan 13, 2024•54 min
This is part three of the podcast, where Kushal speaks with Nikhil Mehra as they discuss the recent judgement by the Supreme Court that confirmed the constitutionality of the abrogation of Article 370. A five-judge panel presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud determined that the abrogation was legal and that the Article 370 provision was only temporary due to the unique situation in Kashmir. Follow Nikhil: Twitter: @TweetinderKaul Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/live/4hLQMRKWeSk?...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 48 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhivardhan about his book, "Artificial Intelligence Ethics and International Law - Practical Approaches to AI Governance". Follow Abhivardhan: Twitter: @IndusThink Book: https://amzn.eu/d/ieJJRe2 #AI #Governance #AGI ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple....
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 22 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Dr. Amit Thadani about alternative medicine and the problems around it. They talk about self-medication challenges. The curative Ayurveda approach vs. control in modern medicine, and why do modern medicine doctors have issues with Ayurveda? Follow them: Twitter: @amitsurg #ayurveda #aayush #unani ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 28 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Matthew McManus about his book, "The Political Right and Equality: Turning Back the Tide of Egalitarian Modernity." Follow Matt: Twitter: @MattPolProf Website: https://left2right.webflow.io/ Book: https://amzn.eu/d/5AuykbZ #conservatism #liberalism #EqualityvsEquity ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVur...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 18 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Rami Desai about why Manipur needs to worry as Myanmar’s civil war threatens the stability of the Northeast. Follow Rami: Twitter: @ramindesai Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsightWithRami/featured #manipurburning #Myanmmar #meitei #kuki ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts:...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 48 min
In this monologue, Kushal shares his views on a line that is used time and again to address youngsters across the globe. You often hear "motivational speakers" addressing a bunch of young, gullible adults to follow their passion. What does it mean? What are the consequences of following your passion in a country like India? This monologue is about not following your passion, and if you do, you have to make sure that certain key criteria are met. #followyourpassion #careerguide #motivationalspeak...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 35 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aadit Kapadia as they cover the ongoing India VS South Africa Test series. They also discuss the Australia VS Pakistan series and the controversy around Usman Khwaja wanting to write a message on his shoes. They end the podcast by covering the IPL auction and the decision of Mumbai Indians to make Hardik Pandya the new captain of their team. Follow Aadit: Twitter: @ask0704 #IndVSSA #Kohli #IPL #HarikPandya #MumbaiIndians ---------------------------------------...
Dec 29, 2023•2 hr 3 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Abhijit Bhaduri about his book "Career 3.0". "In this book, Abhijit Bhaduri, a renowned expert on talent and leadership, shows you how to develop the six key skills that will make you future-ready and successful in Career 3.0." Follow Abhijit: Twitter: @AbhijitBhaduri Book: https://amzn.eu/d/f0yAa30 #upsc #careerguidance #skillup ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-me...
Dec 27, 2023•58 min
This is part two of the podcast, where Kushal speaks with Nikhil Mehra as they discuss the recent judgement by the Supreme Court that confirmed the constitutionality of the abrogation of Article 370. A five-judge panel presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud determined that the abrogation was legal and that the Article 370 provision was only temporary due to the unique situation in Kashmir. Follow Nikhil: Twitter: @TweetinderKaul Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/live/4hLQMRKWeSk?si...
Dec 26, 2023•2 hr 33 min
The Endless Battle Over Political Hinduism by Kushal Mehra
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Anand Ranganathan about reservations. Anand and Kushal discuss whether reservations are needed and who deserves them. They also discuss the controversial subject of reservations in the private sector. Follow Anand: Twitter: @ARanganathan72 Book: https://amzn.eu/d/8tzKkof #Reservations #Hindutva #Hinduism #RTE ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify:...
Dec 24, 2023•1 hr 52 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Nikhil Mehra as they discuss the recent judgement by the Supreme Court that confirmed the constitutionality of the abrogation of Article 370. A five-judge panel presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud determined that the abrogation was legal and that the Article 370 provision was only temporary due to the unique situation in Kashmir. The Supreme Court also stated in its decision that the President's order was not malicious and that Article 370 c...
Dec 22, 2023•2 hr 23 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Dr Gaurav Sood about his book "Fake News: Spot It, Stop It". Follow Gaurav: Twitter: @imgauravsood Instagram: @dr.gaurav_sood Website: https://www.gauravsood.in/ Book: https://amzn.eu/d/40VvMLX #FakeNews #FactChecking #PostTruth ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podc...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 13 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Daniel Bordman about two separate topics. They start the podcast by talking about two Canadian Michaels. In 2018, Canada apprehended Huawei's top financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, who is also the daughter of the Chinese tech giant's founder, in response to an American warrant claiming fraud. The problem worsened when China arrested two Canadians, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, on spying allegations within days. The Western world rallied with Canada, claimin...
Dec 18, 2023•2 hr 13 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Harris Sultan about the rise of atheism in the Islamic world. There is a lot of talk about Islam taking over globally, and all sorts of rhetoric is peddled on every side of the political aisle. But what does the data say about every single claim that is made? Follow Them: Twitter: @TheHarrisSultan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HarrisSultanAtheist YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PakistaniMulhidUrdu #Islamism #Atheism #Jihadism ----------------------------...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 50 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Sana Hashmi about Taiwan and how India can build its future relationship. How do we balance the Chinese equation? What are the possible roadblocks? Where does India need to improve so that we can improve our relationship with Taiwan? Follow Sana: Twitter: @sanahashmi1 Profile: https://www.taef.org/people/SanaHashmi #Taiwan #China #IndiaTaiwan ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud....
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 23 min
In this podcast, Kushal speaks with the National General Secretary of the BJP, Mr. Vinod Tawde, about Hindutva and its core principles. They discuss the role of minorities in a Hindutva-dominated society. They also talk about Bihar politics and how the BJP intends to go forward in Bihar as far as its political strategy is concerned, as Mr. Tawde is the Prabhari of the Bihar BJP. Follow Mr. Tawde: Twitter: @TawdeVinod Instagram: @tawde_vinod #Hindutva #CasteSurvery #NitishKumar ------------------...
Dec 11, 2023•45 min
